Shindaiwa LE230, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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23055
Long Term Storage
135-Hour Maintenance
After every 135 hours of operation or if
engine becomes hard to start and has low
power. The spark arrester screen should
be inspected and cleaned.
Engine Cover
Engine Cover
Knob
Figure 30
Spark
Arrester
Screen
1. Remove the spark plug boot.
2. Remove the engine cover by loosen-
ing the engine cover knob (the knob is
captive) and lifting the cover from the
engine.
3. Remove the spark arrester screen screw.
4. Remove the spark arrester screen and
clean with a stiff bristle brush.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a damaged
or missing muffler or spark arrester!
Operating with missing or damaged ex-
haust components is a fire hazard and
could also damage your hearing.
Spark Arrester
Retaining Screw
Muffler
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for
extended periods can cause hard start-
ing, and could also lead to increased
service and maintenance costs.
Whenever the unit will not be used
for 30 days or longer , use the following
procedures to prepare it for storage:

Clean external parts thoroughly.

Drain all the fuel from the carburetor
and the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with a
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
To remove the remaining fuel from the
fuel lines and carburetor and with the fuel
drained from the fuel tank.
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel
is passing through.
2. Start and run the engine until it stops
running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will
no longer start.

Remove the spark plug and pour
about 1/4 ounce of 2-cycle mixing oil
into the cylinder through the spark plug
hole. Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3
times so oil will evenly coat the interior
of the engine. Reinstall the spark plug.

Before storing the unit, repair or replace
any worn or damaged parts.

Remove the air cleaner element from the
carburetor and clean it thoroughly with
soap and water, let dry and reassemble
the element.

Store the machine in a clean, dust-free
area.
IMPORTANT!
If carbon deposits are severe or if no
performance improvement is noted, this
unit should be inspected by an authorized
Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
5. Reassemble the spark arrester screen
and engine cover in reverse order.